I had a neighbor who always had a German flag
flying in his yard (except when we are in the world cup, to fly a German
flag is not normal in Germany). He took the German flag down on 9-11,
and raised an American flag, at half-staff. I cannot explain what that
action spoke to my heart. I think for a
small time the entire world had sympathy for America. It hurt us all. I
do not like how Bush pushed ahead without the total support of Europe.
I was not opposed to the war, but I cried when he rushed into it so
fast. And I think President Obama failed in helping to maintain that
peace. Even passive Germany has now sent weapons to help arm Iraqi
Kurdish security forces. But we should pray for our leaders. I think
American Christians need to stop bashing President Obama right now, and
pray. He still has the terrible job of sending our sons and daughters
to war. My own sons are 16 and 17 years old. They are not Americans. I
never gave them citizenship. I did not want them to be drafted into a
war. But perhaps, as Germans they must also fight? I am very sober
about what seems to be coming.
My niece had a beautiful baby girl named Olivia Rose (Beautiful name). Everyone is very excited and thank God healthy! Congratulations to the whole family! Hugs to my sister Shelley who is now a proud grandma for the 2nd time. My sister Dianna has 6 grand kids (I think). My brother and I are too young for such an blessing. At least our kids are too young. I'm going to have to wait to be called grandma. Here is a cool picture I took off Shelley's blog. It shows Eric (the tired but proud grandpa) Lissa with her first daughter Charlotte, and then a sleeping Olivia Rose. 3 generations in one shot. How fast life goes by! How beautiful life can be!
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